In the wake of the end of daylight-saving time, the New York State Partnership Against Drowsy Driving (NYPDD) has reminded drivers to be aware of the dangers of drowsy driving. Despite the additional hour gained in the time change, it can disrupt sleep patterns, causing people to feel drowsy. Daylight saving time ends at 2 … Read more
The Franklin County Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Franklin County, announced the launch of the Frontier Harvest Fund — a new $300,000 grant program designed to cultivate growth for the region’s small farms, food producers and agritourism businesses. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the initiative will provide awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 … Read more
Whiteface placed third in SKI Magazine’s reader-ranked top 20 East Coast ski resorts for 2026, finishing behind only Sugarloaf and Saddleback mountains, both of which are in Maine. The bronze finish marked an impressive ascent for Whiteface, which failed to crack the top 20 in last year’s SKI Magazine reader survey. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise … Read more
The Tupper Lake Town Board is slated to hold two public hearings beginning at 4 p.m. Monday at town hall, both concerning the proposed 2026 town budget. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the first hearing is for public comment on the budget itself, and the second is for public comment on a local law … Read more
The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) Dive Team has concluded another successful season of aquatic invasive species (AIS) management at Follensby Clear Pond, marking significant progress in the effort to protect the Upper Saranac watershed. Expanded invasive management efforts at Follensby Clear Pond in 2024 and 2025 were made possible through a $46,380 grant from the … Read more
Town officials from Black Brook and Jay are continuing the push for improved local cell phone coverage. Sun Community News reports Verizon had begun communication regarding the construction of a cell tower. Since then, the town has heard nothing more about it. The Town of Jay also faced a similar situation when working with a … Read more
The Regional Food Bank will hold its largest single-day meal distribution this Thanksgiving, as food insecurity continues to rise across the North Country and statewide. Nearly a third of the 23 counties the food bank serves are in the North Country. On Saturday, Nov. 22, volunteers will hand out 30-pound boxes of food at drive-thru … Read more
The 24th annual Lake Placid Film Festival starts today and runs through Sunday. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports the festival will commence with an opening night party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, which will serve as headquarters for the festival. Tickets for all events can be … Read more
The Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) is making headway on the future home of its ADK CAVU Cafe, which is anticipated to be completed sometime this winter. Relocating and expanding the ADK CAVU Cafe is just Phase 1 of the Town of Harrietstown’s multi-phase project to modernize the airport. Blueprints also include installing solar panels on … Read more
The Lake Placid Central School District is slated to hold a public hearing at its district office at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, regarding two proposed uses of its repair reserve fund. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the district is looking to replace four speakers and the underlying audio system in the high … Read more